"A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984)
This movie was praised for its special effects and inventive plot when it came out. But when Freddy Krueger began reappearing in endless sequels, it was time for the boogeyman to retire the claws and striped sweater. less

"A Nightmare on Elm Street" (1984) This movie was praised for its special effects and inventive plot when it came out. But when Freddy Krueger began reappearing in endless sequels, it was time for the ... more

"Angel" was the second TV series to come from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

"Angel" was the second TV series to come from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

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Based on "Buffy The Vampire Slayer"

This was Joss Whedon's first and less successful version of what would become his most famous creation. It starred Kristy Swanson, Luke Perry, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer and Ben Affleck, Hilary Swank, Seth Green and Ricki Lake in smaller roles. less

This was Joss Whedon's first and less successful version of what would become his most famous creation. It starred Kristy Swanson, Luke Perry, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer and Ben Affleck, ... more

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Friday the 13th: The Series

Airing from 1987 to 1990, “Friday the 13th: The Series” had as much to do with its film version as did the “Care Bears” Saturday morning cartoon.

Airing from 1987 to 1990, “Friday the 13th: The Series” had as much to do with its film version as did the “Care Bears” Saturday morning cartoon.